Designing Inspiring Workshops and Courses in Transdisciplinarity: A Guide
Co-authored by Gabriela Wülser, Head of Sustainability Research Initiative (SCNAT)
The TD Training Collaboratory has released a new guide on designing workshops and courses in transdisciplinarity, now available on the ITD Alliance website. The guide offers practical advice for designing workshops and courses in transdisciplinarity.

The guide, created by the TD Training Collaboratory* and hosted on the ITD Alliance website, provides a comprehensive framework for designing transdisciplinary training programs. It is tailored for researchers and others facilitating complex sustainability projects. By focusing on essential concepts and practices of transdisciplinarity, the guide equips users to design workshops and courses that address audience-specific needs and collaborative goals.
Rooted in years of expertise and lessons learned from real-world applications, the guide emphasizes co-creation, dialogue, and trust-building—cornerstones of effective transdisciplinary research. It is a valuable resource for anyone aiming to bridge disciplinary boundaries and engage in collaborative solutions for sustainability challenges.
*The TD Training Collaboratory funded in 2021 by the US National Science Foundation brings together pioneering researchers and trainers from regional centers across the globe. Drawing upon their collective experience, the group developed the guide, and pilot tested its use at various conferences and institutes.